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AMM Releases Conference Preliminary Program
AMM has released the Preliminary Program for the 2009 AMM Conference, Inspiration and Innovation, which is scheduled for September 27-30 in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year's conference will feature thought-provoking sessions, dynamic speakers, and exciting evening events. For more information about the conference, download the preliminary program and visit the 2009 Conference Page. Online registration for the conference will be available in the near future — check back soon for this feature.

2009 AMM Award Nominations
The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) is accepting nominations for the 2009 Awards for the following categories: Distinguished Service Award, Promising Leadership Award, Distinguished Career Award and the Best Practices Award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 30, 2009. To nominate someone or an institution, please complete and submit the nomination form and a letter detailing the nominee's history and qualifications (and resume or CV, if available) to: AMM Awards Committee, P.O. Box 11940, St. Louis, MO 63112.

AMM Releases 2009 Workshop Schedule
The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) has announced its preliminary workshop schedule for 2009. The schedule includes three workshops in the spring and summer with additional workshops to be added later. All workshops are open to the public with discounted rates for AMM members. The workshop series includes:

Step by Step: Building Your Museum Membership Program
Friday, July 10
Beloit, WI

Simple Methods for Identifying Materials Used in Museum Objects
Friday, July 10
Beloit, WI
MRC Travel Stipend Application

The Visitor's Virtual Voice: Museum Education and the New Internet (Web 2.0)
Friday, June 12
Chicago, IL
Agenda

A description and an agenda for each workshop will be available shortly. For workshop attendees visiting Chicago, click here for a list of hotels in the area. Please visit the workshop page (under the Programs/Services header) for more information. If you have any questions, contact AMM Executive Director, Brian Bray, at 314-746-4557 or at info@midwestmuseums.org.